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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 860.91 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 860.91 and 459.19 is: 688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 860.91 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/860.91 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 860.91 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 395,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,321.26/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.14

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