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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.40, 788.12 and 474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.40, 788.12 and 474 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.40 : 788.12 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.40/788.12 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.40x = 788.12 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.40x = 373,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,568.88/572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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