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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 861.82 and 286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 861.82 and 286.01 is: 428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 861.82 = 286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/861.82 = 286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 861.82 × 286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 246,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,484.11/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.94

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