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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.73, 794.67 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.73, 794.67 and 354.60 is: 489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.73 : 794.67 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.73/794.67 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.73x = 794.67 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.73x = 281,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,789.98/575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.45

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