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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.53, 790.14 and 479.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.53, 790.14 and 479.11 is: 661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.53 : 790.14 = 479.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.53/790.14 = 479.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.53x = 790.14 × 479.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.53x = 378,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,563.98/572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.21

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