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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 860.13 and 491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 860.13 and 491.70 is: 737.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 860.13 = 491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/860.13 = 491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 860.13 × 491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 422,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,925.92/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.78

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