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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.63, 860.25 and 476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.63, 860.25 and 476.71 is: 713.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.63 : 860.25 = 476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.63/860.25 = 476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.63x = 860.25 × 476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.63x = 410,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,089.78/574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.66

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