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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 792.95 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 792.95 and 312.62 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 792.95 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/792.95 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 792.95 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 247,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,886.50/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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