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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.89, 859.32 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.89, 859.32 and 451.94 is: 677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.89 : 859.32 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.89/859.32 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.89x = 859.32 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.89x = 388,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,361.08/572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.90

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