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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.85, 791.89 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.85, 791.89 and 426.75 is: 588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.85 : 791.89 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.85/791.89 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.85x = 791.89 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.85x = 337,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,939.06/573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.90

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