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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.44, 860.52 and 420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.44, 860.52 and 420.70 is: 630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.44 : 860.52 = 420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.44/860.52 = 420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.44x = 860.52 × 420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.44x = 362,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,020.76/574.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.22

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