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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 794.86 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 794.86 and 314.00 is: 433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 794.86 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/794.86 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 794.86 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 249,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,581.28/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.32

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