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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 862.48 and 463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 862.48 and 463.78 is: 696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 862.48 = 463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/862.48 = 463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 862.48 × 463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 400,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,000.97/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.02

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