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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.45, 859.38 and 498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.45, 859.38 and 498.27 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.45 : 859.38 = 498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.45/859.38 = 498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.45x = 859.38 × 498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.45x = 428,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,203.27/574.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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