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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 791.79 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 791.79 and 432.99 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 791.79 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/791.79 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 791.79 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 342,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,837.15/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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