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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 860.14 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 860.14 and 407.08 is: 609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 860.14 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/860.14 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 860.14 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 350,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,143.88/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.27

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