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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.95, 863.61 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.95, 863.61 and 453.85 is: 680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.95 : 863.61 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.95/863.61 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.95x = 863.61 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.95x = 391,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,949.40/575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.53

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