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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 794.75 and 428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 794.75 and 428.02 is: 590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 794.75 = 428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/794.75 = 428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 794.75 × 428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 340,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,164.77/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.93

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