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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 792.83 and 499.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 792.83 and 499.47 is: 691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 792.83 = 499.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/792.83 = 499.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 792.83 × 499.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 395,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,992.30/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.09

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