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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 791.84 and 425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 791.84 and 425.99 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 791.84 = 425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/791.84 = 425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 791.84 × 425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 337,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,318.97/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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