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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 860.63 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 860.63 and 330.48 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 860.63 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/860.63 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 860.63 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 284,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,419.35/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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