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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 792.86 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 792.86 and 341.82 is: 471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 792.86 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/792.86 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 792.86 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 271,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,013.70/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.62

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