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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.88, 793.46 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.88, 793.46 and 398.24 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 793.46 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/793.46 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 793.46 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 315,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,987.51/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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