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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 792.12 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 792.12 and 463.24 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 792.12 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/792.12 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 792.12 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 366,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,941.67/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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