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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 790.32 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 790.32 and 415.84 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 790.32 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/790.32 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 790.32 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 328,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,646.67/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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