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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 790.89 and 398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 790.89 and 398.98 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 790.89 = 398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/790.89 = 398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 790.89 × 398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 315,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,545.46/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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