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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.20, 791.82 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.20, 791.82 and 408.42 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.20 : 791.82 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.20/791.82 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.20x = 791.82 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.20x = 323,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,395.12/574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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