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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 791.62 and 337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 791.62 and 337.64 is: 466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 791.62 = 337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/791.62 = 337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 791.62 × 337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 267,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,282.58/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.07

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