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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.56, 789.31 and 424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.56, 789.31 and 424.93 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.56 : 789.31 = 424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.56/789.31 = 424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.56x = 789.31 × 424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.56x = 335,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,401.50/572.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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