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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 863.28 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 863.28 and 489.94 is: 737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 863.28 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/863.28 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 863.28 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 422,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,952.95/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.55

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