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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 861.16 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 861.16 and 313.98 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 861.16 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/861.16 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 861.16 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 270,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,387.02/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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