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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 861.92 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 861.92 and 314.48 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 861.92 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/861.92 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 861.92 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 271,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,050.72/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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