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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.79, 790.14 and 494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.79, 790.14 and 494.43 is: 682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.79 : 790.14 = 494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.79/790.14 = 494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.79x = 790.14 × 494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.79x = 390,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,668.92/572.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.05

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