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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 860.52 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 860.52 and 488 is: 731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 860.52 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/860.52 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 860.52 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 419,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,933.76/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.08

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