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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 791.60 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 791.60 and 495.32 is: 683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 791.60 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/791.60 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 791.60 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 392,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,095.31/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.00

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