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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 790.85 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 790.85 and 413.66 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 790.85 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/790.85 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 790.85 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 327,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,143.01/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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