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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.56, 858 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.56, 858 and 450.28 is: 674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.56 : 858 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.56/858 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.56x = 858 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.56x = 386,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,340.24/572.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.76

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