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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 861.99 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 861.99 and 314.81 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 861.99 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/861.99 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 861.99 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 271,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,358.76/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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