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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 793.64 and 427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 793.64 and 427.95 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 793.64 = 427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/793.64 = 427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 793.64 × 427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 339,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,636.10/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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