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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 792.12 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 792.12 and 417.28 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 792.12 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/792.12 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 792.12 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 330,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,535.83/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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