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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 791.25 and 468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 791.25 and 468.63 is: 646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 791.25 = 468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/791.25 = 468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 791.25 × 468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 370,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,803.49/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.08

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