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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 861.72 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 861.72 and 300.33 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 861.72 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/861.72 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 861.72 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 258,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,800.37/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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