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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.69, 858.51 and 451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.69, 858.51 and 451.11 is: 675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.69 : 858.51 = 451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.69/858.51 = 451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.69x = 858.51 × 451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.69x = 387,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,282.45/573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.07

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