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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 860.74 and 491.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 860.74 and 491.69 is: 736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 860.74 = 491.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/860.74 = 491.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 860.74 × 491.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 423,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,217.25/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.80

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