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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.07, 859.74 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.07, 859.74 and 313.68 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.07 : 859.74 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.07/859.74 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.07x = 859.74 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.07x = 269,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,683.76/574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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