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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 792.33 and 312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 792.33 and 312.17 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 792.33 = 312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/792.33 = 312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 792.33 × 312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 247,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,341.66/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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