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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 792.72 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 792.72 and 341.62 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 792.72 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/792.72 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 792.72 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 270,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,807.02/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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