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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 862.50 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 862.50 and 301.11 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 862.50 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/862.50 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 862.50 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 259,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,706.00/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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