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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.89, 794.73 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.89, 794.73 and 313.91 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.89 : 794.73 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.89/794.73 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.89x = 794.73 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.89x = 249,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,472.11/575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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