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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.33, 794.52 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.33, 794.52 and 451.86 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.33 : 794.52 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.33/794.52 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.33x = 794.52 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.33x = 359,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,011.81/576.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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