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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 792.86 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 792.86 and 484.58 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 792.86 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/792.86 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 792.86 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 384,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,203.66/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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