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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.63, 859.87 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.63, 859.87 and 494.44 is: 739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.63 : 859.87 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.63/859.87 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.63x = 859.87 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.63x = 425,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,154.12/574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.87

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