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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 861.83 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 861.83 and 314.40 is: 471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 861.83 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/861.83 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 861.83 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 270,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,960.71/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.67

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