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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.23, 860.58 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.23, 860.58 and 436.86 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.23 : 860.58 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.23/860.58 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.23x = 860.58 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.23x = 375,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,952.98/574.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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