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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 862.59 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 862.59 and 301.18 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 862.59 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/862.59 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 862.59 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 259,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,794.86/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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