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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 860.52 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 860.52 and 464.36 is: 695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 860.52 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/860.52 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 860.52 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 399,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,591.07/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.52

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