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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.99, 793.52 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.99, 793.52 and 434.86 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.99 : 793.52 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.99/793.52 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.99x = 793.52 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.99x = 345,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,070.11/574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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