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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.88, 862.26 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.88, 862.26 and 301.14 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 862.26 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/862.26 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 862.26 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 259,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,660.98/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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