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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 860.70 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 860.70 and 284.72 is: 426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 860.70 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/860.70 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 860.70 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 245,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,058.50/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.81

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