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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 790.14 and 454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 790.14 and 454.65 is: 627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 790.14 = 454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/790.14 = 454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 790.14 × 454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 359,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,237.15/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.30

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