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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 787.02 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 787.02 and 423 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 787.02 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/787.02 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 787.02 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 332,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,909.46/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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