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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 860.58 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 860.58 and 496.46 is: 744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 860.58 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/860.58 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 860.58 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 427,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,239.24/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.68

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