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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.57, 860.95 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.57, 860.95 and 437.20 is: 655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.57 : 860.95 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.57/860.95 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.57x = 860.95 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.57x = 376,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,405.73/574.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.11

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