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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.79, 791.52 and 495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.79, 791.52 and 495.43 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.79 : 791.52 = 495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.79/791.52 = 495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.79x = 791.52 × 495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.79x = 392,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,142.75/573.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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