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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 861.87 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 861.87 and 300.44 is: 450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 861.87 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/861.87 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 861.87 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 258,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,943.50/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.84

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