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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 861.12 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 861.12 and 452.52 is: 680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 861.12 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/861.12 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 861.12 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 389,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,674.02/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.29

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