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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 787.94 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 787.94 and 423.88 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 787.94 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/787.94 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 787.94 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 333,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,992.01/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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