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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 860.42 and 491.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 860.42 and 491.95 is: 737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 860.42 = 491.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/860.42 = 491.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 860.42 × 491.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 423,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,282.70/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.92

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