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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 860.91 and 546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 860.91 and 546.16 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 860.91 = 546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/860.91 = 546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 860.91 × 546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 470,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,194.61/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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