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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 791.64 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 791.64 and 463.32 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 791.64 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/791.64 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 791.64 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 366,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,782.64/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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