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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.78, 861.41 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.78, 861.41 and 420.93 is: 630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.78 : 861.41 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.78/861.41 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.78x = 861.41 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.78x = 362,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,593.31/574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.84

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