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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 790.85 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 790.85 and 416.26 is: 573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 790.85 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/790.85 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 790.85 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 329,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,199.22/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.42

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