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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 867.83 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 867.83 and 573.93 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 867.83 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/867.83 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 867.83 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 498,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,070.80/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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