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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 860.96 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 860.96 and 300.48 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 860.96 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/860.96 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 860.96 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 258,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,701.26/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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