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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.03, 792.17 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.03, 792.17 and 312.05 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.03 : 792.17 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.03/792.17 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.03x = 792.17 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.03x = 247,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,198.24/574.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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