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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 857.80 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 857.80 and 496.46 is: 742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 857.80 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/857.80 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 857.80 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 425,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,863.39/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.91

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