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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 859.90 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 859.90 and 300.30 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 859.90 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/859.90 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 859.90 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 258,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,227.97/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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