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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 792.05 and 469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 792.05 and 469.98 is: 648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 792.05 = 469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/792.05 = 469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 792.05 × 469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 372,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,245.31/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.90

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