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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 864.02 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 864.02 and 466.08 is: 702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 864.02 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/864.02 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 864.02 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 402,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,700.11/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.79

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