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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 862.64 and 481.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 862.64 and 481.85 is: 723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 862.64 = 481.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/862.64 = 481.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 862.64 × 481.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 415,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,656.36/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.53

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