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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 861.45 and 483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 861.45 and 483.10 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 861.45 = 483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/861.45 = 483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 861.45 × 483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 416,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,166.50/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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