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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 792.60 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 792.60 and 485.60 is: 670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 792.60 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/792.60 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 792.60 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 384,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,886.56/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.04

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