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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.96, 790.68 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.96, 790.68 and 489.96 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.96 : 790.68 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.96/790.68 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.96x = 790.68 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.96x = 387,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,401.57/572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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