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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.37, 789.19 and 467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.37, 789.19 and 467.22 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.37 : 789.19 = 467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.37/789.19 = 467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.37x = 789.19 × 467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.37x = 368,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,725.33/572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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