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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.80, 864.12 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.80, 864.12 and 454.52 is: 683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.80 : 864.12 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.80/864.12 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.80x = 864.12 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.80x = 392,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,759.82/574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.30

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