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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 792.84 and 456.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 792.84 and 456.39 is: 630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 792.84 = 456.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/792.84 = 456.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 792.84 × 456.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 361,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,838.00/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.34

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