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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 860.94 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 860.94 and 488.48 is: 731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 860.94 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/860.94 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 860.94 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 420,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,551.97/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.70

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