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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 794.50 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 794.50 and 354.74 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 794.50 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/794.50 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 794.50 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 281,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,840.93/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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