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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 790.33 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 790.33 and 468.22 is: 645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 790.33 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/790.33 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 790.33 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 370,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,048.31/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.54

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