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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 790.43 and 407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 790.43 and 407.45 is: 562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 790.43 = 407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/790.43 = 407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 790.43 × 407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 322,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,060.64/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.05

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