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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.66, 860.91 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.66, 860.91 and 286.30 is: 428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.66 : 860.91 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.66/860.91 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.66x = 860.91 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.66x = 246,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,478.53/574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.91

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