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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 859.14 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 859.14 and 451.17 is: 676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 859.14 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/859.14 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 859.14 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 387,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,618.19/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.86

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