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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 859.77 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 859.77 and 443.68 is: 664.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 859.77 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/859.77 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 859.77 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 381,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,461.85/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.54

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