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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 788.79 and 467.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 788.79 and 467.09 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 788.79 = 467.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/788.79 = 467.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 788.79 × 467.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 368,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,429.64/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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