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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 862.04 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 862.04 and 314.52 is: 471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 862.04 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/862.04 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 862.04 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 271,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,127.25/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.86

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