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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.72, 789.89 and 494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.72, 789.89 and 494.96 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.72 : 789.89 = 494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.72/789.89 = 494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.72x = 789.89 × 494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.72x = 390,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,957.53/572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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