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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.13, 790.60 and 407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.13, 790.60 and 407.59 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 790.60 = 407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/790.60 = 407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 790.60 × 407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 322,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,234.66/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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