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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 790.48 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 790.48 and 415.50 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 790.48 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/790.48 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 790.48 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 328,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,444.44/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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