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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 792.05 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 792.05 and 425.07 is: 586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 792.05 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/792.05 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 792.05 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 336,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,674.57/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.15

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