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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.89, 790.63 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.89, 790.63 and 475.34 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.89 : 790.63 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.89/790.63 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.89x = 790.63 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.89x = 375,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,812.92/573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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