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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 861.30 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 861.30 and 453.42 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 861.30 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/861.30 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 861.30 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 390,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,530.65/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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