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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861.72 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861.72 and 318.52 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861.72 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861.72 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861.72 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 274,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,475.05/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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