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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 789.93 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 789.93 and 468.41 is: 645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 789.93 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/789.93 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 789.93 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 370,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,007.16/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.16

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