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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 865.62 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 865.62 and 455.52 is: 684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 865.62 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/865.62 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 865.62 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 394,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,307.22/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.80

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