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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 792.02 and 458.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 792.02 and 458.03 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 792.02 = 458.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/792.02 = 458.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 792.02 × 458.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 362,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,768.92/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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