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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 787.91 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 787.91 and 423.99 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 787.91 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/787.91 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 787.91 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 334,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,063.84/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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