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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 863.10 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 863.10 and 454.20 is: 679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 863.10 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/863.10 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 863.10 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 392,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,020.02/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.88

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