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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.38 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.38 and 462.74 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.38 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.38 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.38 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 365,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,740.44/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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