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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 860.46 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.87, 860.46 and 300.58 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.87 : 860.46 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.87/860.46 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.87x = 860.46 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.87x = 258,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,637.07/574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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