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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 794.55 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 794.55 and 354.66 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 794.55 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/794.55 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 794.55 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 281,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,794.26/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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