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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.82, 860.86 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.82, 860.86 and 314.43 is: 470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.82 : 860.86 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.82/860.86 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.82x = 860.86 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.82x = 270,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,683.83/574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.90

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