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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 791.33 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 791.33 and 416.82 is: 574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 791.33 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/791.33 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 791.33 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 329,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,840.09/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.67

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