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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 861.44 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 861.44 and 300.17 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 861.44 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/861.44 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 861.44 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 258,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,578.44/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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