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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 861.46 and 420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 861.46 and 420.34 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 861.46 = 420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/861.46 = 420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 861.46 × 420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 362,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,106.10/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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