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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 860.58 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 860.58 and 436.59 is: 653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 860.58 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/860.58 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 860.58 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 375,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,720.62/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.83

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