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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 862.65 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 862.65 and 438.21 is: 657.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 862.65 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/862.65 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 862.65 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 378,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,021.86/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.55

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