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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 789.49 and 484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 789.49 and 484.53 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 789.49 = 484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/789.49 = 484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 789.49 × 484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 382,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,529.17/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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