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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 791.17 and 481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 791.17 and 481.01 is: 663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 791.17 = 481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/791.17 = 481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 791.17 × 481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 380,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,555.52/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.04

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