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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 794.04 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 794.04 and 420.56 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 794.04 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/794.04 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 794.04 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 333,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,941.46/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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