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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.94, 793.28 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.94, 793.28 and 442.28 is: 610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.94 : 793.28 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.94/793.28 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.94x = 793.28 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.94x = 350,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,851.88/574.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.24

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