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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 861.54 and 299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 861.54 and 299.98 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 861.54 = 299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/861.54 = 299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 861.54 × 299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 258,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,444.77/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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