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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 790.68 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 790.68 and 442.12 is: 609.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 790.68 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/790.68 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 790.68 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 349,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,575.44/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.65

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