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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.15, 858.38 and 457.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.15, 858.38 and 457.64 is: 686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.15 : 858.38 = 457.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.15/858.38 = 457.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.15x = 858.38 × 457.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.15x = 392,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,822.44/572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.58

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