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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 865.10 and 454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 865.10 and 454.60 is: 682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 865.10 = 454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/865.10 = 454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 865.10 × 454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 393,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,274.46/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.48

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