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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.74, 861.30 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.74, 861.30 and 430.56 is: 645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.74 : 861.30 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.74/861.30 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.74x = 861.30 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.74x = 370,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,841.33/574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.23

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