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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.58, 788.85 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.58, 788.85 and 424.62 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.58 : 788.85 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.58/788.85 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.58x = 788.85 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.58x = 334,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,961.49/571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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