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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 794.31 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 794.31 and 442.29 is: 610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 794.31 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/794.31 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 794.31 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 351,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,310.24/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.66

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