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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 792.26 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 792.26 and 406.64 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 792.26 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/792.26 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 792.26 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 322,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,158.61/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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