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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 794.61 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 794.61 and 450.54 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 794.61 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/794.61 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 794.61 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 358,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,003.59/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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