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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.98, 790.36 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.98, 790.36 and 474.02 is: 652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.98 : 790.36 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.98/790.36 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.98x = 790.36 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.98x = 374,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,644.08/573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.71

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