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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 794.61 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 794.61 and 354.51 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 794.61 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/794.61 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 794.61 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 281,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,697.19/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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