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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 860.49 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 860.49 and 316.98 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 860.49 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/860.49 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 860.49 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 272,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,758.12/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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