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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.49, 794.14 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.49, 794.14 and 313.50 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.49 : 794.14 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.49/794.14 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.49x = 794.14 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.49x = 248,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,966.85/575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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