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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 793.19 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 793.19 and 312.80 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 793.19 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/793.19 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 793.19 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 248,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,109.83/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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