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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 804.50 and 573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 804.50 and 573.10 is: 804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 804.50 = 573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/804.50 = 573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 804.50 × 573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 461,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,058.95/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.50

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