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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.87, 794.70 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.87, 794.70 and 313.88 is: 433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.87 : 794.70 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.87/794.70 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.87x = 794.70 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.87x = 249,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,436.46/575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.15

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