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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.57, 796.07 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.57, 796.07 and 427.23 is: 589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.57 : 796.07 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.57/796.07 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.57x = 796.07 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.57x = 340,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,102.85/576.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.87

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