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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 861.69 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 861.69 and 319.58 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 861.69 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/861.69 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 861.69 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 275,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,378.89/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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