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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 794.01 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 794.01 and 469.64 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 794.01 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/794.01 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 794.01 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 372,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,902.60/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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