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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.24, 856.30 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.24, 856.30 and 495.46 is: 741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.24 : 856.30 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.24/856.30 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.24x = 856.30 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.24x = 424,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,266.85/572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.42

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