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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 794.64 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 794.64 and 313.84 is: 433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 794.64 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/794.64 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 794.64 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 249,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,391.99/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.10

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