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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 860.87 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 860.87 and 409.66 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 860.87 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/860.87 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 860.87 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 352,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,664.00/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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