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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 792.75 and 312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 792.75 and 312.47 is: 431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 792.75 = 312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/792.75 = 312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 792.75 × 312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 247,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,712.57/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.21

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