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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.43, 792.24 and 499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.43, 792.24 and 499.62 is: 689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.43 : 792.24 = 499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.43/792.24 = 499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.43x = 792.24 × 499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.43x = 395,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,818.95/574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.06

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