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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 791.24 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 791.24 and 455.76 is: 628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 791.24 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/791.24 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 791.24 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 360,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,613.26/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.08

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