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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 792.46 and 425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 792.46 and 425.26 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 792.46 = 425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/792.46 = 425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 792.46 × 425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 337,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,000.48/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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