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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.87, 791.82 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.87, 791.82 and 424.73 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.87 : 791.82 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.87/791.82 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.87x = 791.82 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.87x = 336,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,305.75/573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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