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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.06, 792.18 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.06, 792.18 and 312.08 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.06 : 792.18 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.06/792.18 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.06x = 792.18 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.06x = 247,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,219.57/574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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