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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 787.38 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 787.38 and 423.90 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 787.38 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/787.38 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 787.38 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 333,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,770.38/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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