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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.08, 789.46 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.08, 789.46 and 336.03 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.08 : 789.46 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.08/789.46 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.08x = 789.46 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.08x = 265,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,282.24/572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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