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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 792.60 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 792.60 and 475.76 is: 656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 792.60 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/792.60 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 792.60 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 377,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,087.38/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.49

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