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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.66, 794.19 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.66, 794.19 and 354.62 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.66 : 794.19 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.66/794.19 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.66x = 794.19 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.66x = 281,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,635.66/575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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