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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 792.49 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 792.49 and 312.28 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 792.49 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/792.49 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 792.49 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 247,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,480.16/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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