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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 794.44 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 794.44 and 313.70 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 794.44 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/794.44 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 794.44 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 249,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,215.83/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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