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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 792.90 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 792.90 and 450.12 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 792.90 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/792.90 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 792.90 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 356,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,900.15/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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