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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 859.14 and 457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 859.14 and 457.96 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 859.14 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/859.14 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 859.14 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 393,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,451.75/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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