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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.46, 856.63 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.46, 856.63 and 495.68 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.46 : 856.63 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.46/856.63 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.46x = 856.63 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.46x = 424,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,617.12/572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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