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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.91, 793.38 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.91, 793.38 and 312.92 is: 431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.91 : 793.38 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.91/793.38 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.91x = 793.38 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.91x = 248,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,264.47/574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.83

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