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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.88, 793 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.88, 793 and 442 is: 609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 793 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/793 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 793 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 350,506
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,506/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.70

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