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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 794.46 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 794.46 and 313.72 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 794.46 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/794.46 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 794.46 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 249,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,237.99/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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