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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.98, 793.62 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.98, 793.62 and 354.11 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.98 : 793.62 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.98/793.62 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.98x = 793.62 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.98x = 281,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,032.50/574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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