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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 861.68 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 861.68 and 493.46 is: 739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 861.68 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/861.68 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 861.68 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 425,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,197.84/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.65

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