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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 860.82 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 860.82 and 300.08 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 860.82 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/860.82 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 860.82 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 258,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,314.87/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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