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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 792.45 and 427.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 792.45 and 427.41 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 792.45 = 427.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/792.45 = 427.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 792.45 × 427.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 338,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,701.05/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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