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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 860.76 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 860.76 and 444.96 is: 666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 860.76 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/860.76 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 860.76 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 383,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,003.77/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.60

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