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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 861.44 and 300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 861.44 and 300.45 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 861.44 = 300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/861.44 = 300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 861.44 × 300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 258,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,818.15/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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