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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 793.17 and 428.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 793.17 and 428.55 is: 589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 793.17 = 428.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/793.17 = 428.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 793.17 × 428.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 339,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,913.00/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.97

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