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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 792.90 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 792.90 and 418.64 is: 577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 792.90 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/792.90 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 792.90 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 331,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,935.69/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.31

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