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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.61, 858.35 and 496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.61, 858.35 and 496.83 is: 743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.61 : 858.35 = 496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.61/858.35 = 496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.61x = 858.35 × 496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.61x = 426,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,455.27/573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.46

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