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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 792.84 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 792.84 and 427.36 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 792.84 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/792.84 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 792.84 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 338,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,828.10/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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