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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.77, 792.81 and 427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.77, 792.81 and 427.22 is: 589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.77 : 792.81 = 427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.77/792.81 = 427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.77x = 792.81 × 427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.77x = 338,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,700.32/574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.28

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