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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 794.43 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 794.43 and 313.69 is: 432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 794.43 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/794.43 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 794.43 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 249,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,202.76/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.89

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