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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.39, 861.31 and 464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.39, 861.31 and 464.43 is: 696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.39 : 861.31 = 464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.39/861.31 = 464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.39x = 861.31 × 464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.39x = 400,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,015.88/574.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.42

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