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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 790.11 and 424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 790.11 and 424.36 is: 584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 790.11 = 424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/790.11 = 424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 790.11 × 424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 335,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,291.08/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.11

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