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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 793.96 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 793.96 and 354.47 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 793.96 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/793.96 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 793.96 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 281,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,430.15/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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