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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 860.78 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 860.78 and 435.66 is: 652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 860.78 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/860.78 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 860.78 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 375,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,007.41/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.30

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