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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 862.61 and 451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 862.61 and 451.59 is: 677.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 862.61 = 451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/862.61 = 451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 862.61 × 451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 389,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,543.79/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.92

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