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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.77, 858.26 and 451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.77, 858.26 and 451.65 is: 674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.77 : 858.26 = 451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.77/858.26 = 451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.77x = 858.26 × 451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.77x = 387,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,630.87/574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.41

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