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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.93, 792.59 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.93, 792.59 and 427.31 is: 589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.93 : 792.59 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.93/792.59 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.93x = 792.59 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.93x = 338,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,678.51/574.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.08

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