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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.99, 789.98 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.99, 789.98 and 467.97 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.99 : 789.98 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.99/789.98 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.99x = 789.98 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.99x = 369,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,684.60/572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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