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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.81, 860.93 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.81, 860.93 and 443.90 is: 664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.81 : 860.93 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.81/860.93 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.81x = 860.93 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.81x = 382,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,163.58/574.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.85

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