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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.77, 858.83 and 452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.77, 858.83 and 452.27 is: 676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.77 : 858.83 = 452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.77/858.83 = 452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.77x = 858.83 × 452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.77x = 388,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,416.49/573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.96

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