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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 857.79 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 857.79 and 492.48 is: 737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 857.79 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/857.79 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 857.79 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 422,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,444.42/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.68

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