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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 790.83 and 432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 790.83 and 432.91 is: 597.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 790.83 = 432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/790.83 = 432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 790.83 × 432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 342,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,358.22/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.44

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