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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 859.72 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 859.72 and 437.84 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 859.72 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/859.72 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 859.72 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 376,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,419.80/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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