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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 793.10 and 338.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 793.10 and 338.69 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 793.10 = 338.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/793.10 = 338.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 793.10 × 338.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 268,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,617.87/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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