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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 791.81 and 408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 791.81 and 408.51 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 791.81 = 408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/791.81 = 408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 791.81 × 408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 323,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,462.30/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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