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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 862.47 and 506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 862.47 and 506.49 is: 760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 862.47 = 506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/862.47 = 506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 862.47 × 506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 436,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,832.43/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.51

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