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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.73, 790.25 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.73, 790.25 and 407.63 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.73 : 790.25 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.73/790.25 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.73x = 790.25 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.73x = 322,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,129.54/573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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