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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 793.14 and 442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 793.14 and 442.07 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 793.14 = 442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/793.14 = 442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 793.14 × 442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 350,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,623.40/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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