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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 860.49 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 860.49 and 452.37 is: 678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 860.49 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/860.49 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 860.49 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 389,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,259.86/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.95

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