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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 863.31 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 863.31 and 452.54 is: 677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 863.31 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/863.31 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 863.31 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 390,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,678.76/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.56

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