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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 861.57 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 861.57 and 437.46 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 861.57 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/861.57 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 861.57 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 376,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,902.41/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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