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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 792.45 and 441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 792.45 and 441.57 is: 609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 792.45 = 441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/792.45 = 441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 792.45 × 441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 349,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,922.15/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.47

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