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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.58, 792.65 and 475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.58, 792.65 and 475.17 is: 656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.58 : 792.65 = 475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.58/792.65 = 475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.58x = 792.65 × 475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.58x = 376,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,641.72/573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.65

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