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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.98, 860.43 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.98, 860.43 and 496.45 is: 745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.98 : 860.43 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.98/860.43 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.98x = 860.43 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.98x = 427,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,160.47/572.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.51

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