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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 792.70 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 792.70 and 338.45 is: 466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 792.70 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/792.70 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 792.70 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 268,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,287.69/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.98

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