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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.95, 794.48 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.95, 794.48 and 354.75 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.95 : 794.48 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.95/794.48 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.95x = 794.48 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.95x = 281,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,837.81/575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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