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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 861.49 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 861.49 and 438.05 is: 657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 861.49 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/861.49 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 861.49 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 377,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,371.39/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.30

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