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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.43, 789.48 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.43, 789.48 and 497.62 is: 686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.43 : 789.48 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.43/789.48 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.43x = 789.48 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.43x = 392,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,859.06/572.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.30

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