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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.44, 790.52 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.44, 790.52 and 425.81 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.44 : 790.52 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.44/790.52 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.44x = 790.52 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.44x = 336,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,611.17/573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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