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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 860.00 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 860.00 and 487.28 is: 729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 860.00 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/860.00 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 860.00 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 419,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,060.51/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.87

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