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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.54, 859.55 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.54, 859.55 and 443.52 is: 663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.54 : 859.55 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.54/859.55 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.54x = 859.55 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.54x = 381,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,228.66/574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.54

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