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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 788.70 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 788.70 and 424.28 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 788.70 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/788.70 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 788.70 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 334,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,629.64/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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