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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.18, 786.20 and 467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.18, 786.20 and 467.01 is: 641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.18 : 786.20 = 467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.18/786.20 = 467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.18x = 786.20 × 467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.18x = 367,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,160.93/572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.69

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