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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 859.74 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 859.74 and 437.84 is: 655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 859.74 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/859.74 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 859.74 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 376,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,428.56/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.48

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