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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 860.02 and 496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 860.02 and 496.13 is: 743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 860.02 = 496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/860.02 = 496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 860.02 × 496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 426,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,676.18/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.23

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