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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.94, 794.55 and 434.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.94, 794.55 and 434.99 is: 601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.94 : 794.55 = 434.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.94/794.55 = 434.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.94x = 794.55 × 434.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.94x = 345,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,621.30/574.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.14

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