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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 794.16 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 794.16 and 450.72 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 794.16 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/794.16 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 794.16 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 357,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,943.80/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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