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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 862.80 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 862.80 and 454.26 is: 680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 862.80 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/862.80 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 862.80 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 391,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,935.53/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.73

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