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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 862.62 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 862.62 and 453.34 is: 679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 862.62 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/862.62 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 862.62 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 391,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,060.15/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.44

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