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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 857.97 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 857.97 and 450.30 is: 674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 857.97 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/857.97 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 857.97 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 386,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,343.89/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.39

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