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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 794.82 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 794.82 and 313.96 is: 433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 794.82 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/794.82 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 794.82 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 249,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,541.69/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.26

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