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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 861.60 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.60, 861.60 and 453.20 is: 678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.60 : 861.60 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.60/861.60 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.60x = 861.60 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.60x = 390,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,477.12/575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.38

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