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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 792.45 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 792.45 and 485.46 is: 670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 792.45 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/792.45 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 792.45 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 384,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,702.78/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.19

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