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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 789.18 and 414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 789.18 and 414.65 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 789.18 = 414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/789.18 = 414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 789.18 × 414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 327,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,233.49/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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