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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 862.32 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.87, 862.32 and 438.16 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.87 : 862.32 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.87/862.32 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.87x = 862.32 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.87x = 377,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,834.13/574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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