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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 862.08 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 862.08 and 452.96 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 862.08 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/862.08 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 862.08 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 390,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,487.76/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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