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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 861.24 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 861.24 and 314.75 is: 471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 861.24 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/861.24 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 861.24 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 271,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,075.29/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.71

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