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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 861.05 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 861.05 and 443.93 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 861.05 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/861.05 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 861.05 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 382,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,245.86/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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