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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.39, 862.02 and 420.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.39, 862.02 and 420.71 is: 631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.39 : 862.02 = 420.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.39/862.02 = 420.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.39x = 862.02 × 420.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.39x = 362,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,660.97/574.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.38

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