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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 794.62 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 794.62 and 354.98 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 794.62 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/794.62 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 794.62 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 282,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,075.31/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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