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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.19, 790.24 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.19, 790.24 and 455.56 is: 628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.19 : 790.24 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.19/790.24 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.19x = 790.24 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.19x = 359,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,998.20/573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.06

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