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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.25, 854.83 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.25, 854.83 and 490.24 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.25 : 854.83 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.25/854.83 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.25x = 854.83 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.25x = 419,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,071.86/572.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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