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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 789.75 and 456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 789.75 and 456.66 is: 629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 789.75 = 456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/789.75 = 456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 789.75 × 456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 360,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,647.24/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.07

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