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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 794.64 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 794.64 and 398.60 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 794.64 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/794.64 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 794.64 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 316,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,739.53/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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