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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 862.11 and 452.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 862.11 and 452.85 is: 679.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 862.11 = 452.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/862.11 = 452.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 862.11 × 452.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 390,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,406.51/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.03

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