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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 790.25 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 790.25 and 442.29 is: 609.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 790.25 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/790.25 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 790.25 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 349,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,517.46/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.44

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