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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 793.04 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 793.04 and 458.40 is: 633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 793.04 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/793.04 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 793.04 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 363,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,529.54/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.41

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