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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 862.05 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 862.05 and 412.70 is: 619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 862.05 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/862.05 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 862.05 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 355,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,768.04/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.05

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