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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 858.42 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 858.42 and 452.16 is: 677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 858.42 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/858.42 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 858.42 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 388,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,143.19/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.10

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