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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 786.15 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 786.15 and 423.06 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 786.15 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/786.15 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 786.15 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 332,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,588.62/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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