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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 858.88 and 490.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 858.88 and 490.39 is: 734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 858.88 = 490.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/858.88 = 490.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 858.88 × 490.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 421,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,186.16/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.86

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