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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 793.43 and 312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 793.43 and 312.97 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 793.43 = 312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/793.43 = 312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 793.43 × 312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 248,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,316.60/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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