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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.77, 861.92 and 301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.77, 861.92 and 301.09 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.77 : 861.92 = 301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.77/861.92 = 301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.77x = 861.92 × 301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.77x = 259,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,514.09/574.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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