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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 794.07 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 794.07 and 429.18 is: 590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 794.07 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/794.07 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 794.07 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 340,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,798.96/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.86

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