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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 794.33 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 794.33 and 354.66 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 794.33 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/794.33 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 794.33 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 281,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,717.08/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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