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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 858.67 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 858.67 and 452.18 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 858.67 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/858.67 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 858.67 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 388,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,274.42/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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