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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.74, 792.39 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.74, 792.39 and 469.72 is: 647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.74 : 792.39 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.74/792.39 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.74x = 792.39 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.74x = 372,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,201.43/574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.60

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