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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 864.36 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 864.36 and 454.34 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 864.36 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/864.36 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 864.36 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 392,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,713.32/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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