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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.95, 794.81 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.95, 794.81 and 313.96 is: 433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.95 : 794.81 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.95/794.81 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.95x = 794.81 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.95x = 249,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,539.74/575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.27

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