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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 859.07 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 859.07 and 420.93 is: 629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 859.07 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/859.07 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 859.07 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 361,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,608.34/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.96

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