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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 792.86 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 792.86 and 426.29 is: 588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 792.86 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/792.86 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 792.86 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 337,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,982.19/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.29

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