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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 859.58 and 491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 859.58 and 491.70 is: 735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 859.58 = 491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/859.58 = 491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 859.58 × 491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 422,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,655.49/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.92

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