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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.79, 791.31 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.79, 791.31 and 405.86 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.79 : 791.31 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.79/791.31 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.79x = 791.31 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.79x = 321,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,161.08/573.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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