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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.69, 793.08 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.69, 793.08 and 312.70 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.69 : 793.08 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.69/793.08 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.69x = 793.08 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.69x = 247,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,994.55/574.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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