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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 860.76 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 860.76 and 447.12 is: 669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 860.76 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/860.76 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 860.76 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 384,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,863.01/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.84

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