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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 790.74 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 790.74 and 473.94 is: 653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 790.74 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/790.74 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 790.74 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 374,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,763.32/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.42

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