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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 794.68 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 794.68 and 313.86 is: 433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 794.68 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/794.68 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 794.68 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 249,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,418.26/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.14

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