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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 792.79 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 792.79 and 434.84 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 792.79 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/792.79 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 792.79 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 344,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,731.75/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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