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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.03, 787.17 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.03, 787.17 and 423.33 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.03 : 787.17 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.03/787.17 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.03x = 787.17 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.03x = 333,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,232.68/570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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