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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 861.84 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 861.84 and 438.75 is: 658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 861.84 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/861.84 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 861.84 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 378,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,132.30/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.74

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