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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 787.90 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 787.90 and 423.78 is: 585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 787.90 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/787.90 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 787.90 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 333,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,896.26/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.39

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