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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 793.76 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 793.76 and 444.24 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 793.76 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/793.76 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 793.76 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 352,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,619.94/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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