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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.82, 791.91 and 434.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.82, 791.91 and 434.36 is: 599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.82 : 791.91 = 434.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.82/791.91 = 434.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.82x = 791.91 × 434.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.82x = 343,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,976.01/573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.45

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