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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 860.24 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 860.24 and 436.96 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 860.24 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/860.24 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 860.24 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 375,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,890.47/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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