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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 791.32 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 791.32 and 499.40 is: 690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 791.32 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/791.32 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 791.32 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 395,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,185.21/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.52

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