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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 791.88 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 791.88 and 439.92 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 791.88 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/791.88 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 791.88 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 348,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,363.85/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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