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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.74, 861.80 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.74, 861.80 and 314.55 is: 471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.74 : 861.80 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.74/861.80 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.74x = 861.80 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.74x = 271,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,077.62/574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.65

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