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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 790.76 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 790.76 and 416.04 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 790.76 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/790.76 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 790.76 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 328,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,985.87/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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