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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.53, 794.51 and 450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.53, 794.51 and 450.97 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.53 : 794.51 = 450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.53/794.51 = 450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.53x = 794.51 × 450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.53x = 358,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,300.17/575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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