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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 858 and 496.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.87, 858 and 496.43 is: 740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.87 : 858 = 496.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.87/858 = 496.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.87x = 858 × 496.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.87x = 425,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,939.09/574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.93

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