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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 862.77 and 421.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 862.77 and 421.21 is: 632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 862.77 = 421.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/862.77 = 421.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 862.77 × 421.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 363,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,407.35/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.13

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