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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 789 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 789 and 472.32 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 789 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/789 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 789 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 372,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,660.48/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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