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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.80, 862.49 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.80, 862.49 and 286.24 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.80 : 862.49 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.80/862.49 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.80x = 862.49 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.80x = 246,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,879.14/574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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