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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.22, 792.54 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.22, 792.54 and 341.48 is: 471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.22 : 792.54 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.22/792.54 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.22x = 792.54 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.22x = 270,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,636.56/574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.31

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