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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 861.52 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 861.52 and 429.36 is: 644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 861.52 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/861.52 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 861.52 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 369,902.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,902.23/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.34

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