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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.81, 794.62 and 313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.81, 794.62 and 313.82 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.81 : 794.62 = 313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.81/794.62 = 313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.81x = 794.62 × 313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.81x = 249,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,367.65/575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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