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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 861.06 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 861.06 and 299.94 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 861.06 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/861.06 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 861.06 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 258,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,266.34/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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