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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 791.91 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 791.91 and 475.26 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 791.91 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/791.91 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 791.91 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 376,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,363.15/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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