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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 862.24 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 862.24 and 314.73 is: 472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 862.24 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/862.24 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 862.24 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 271,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,372.01/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.37

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