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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 860.76 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 860.76 and 437.56 is: 655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 860.76 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/860.76 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 860.76 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 376,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,634.15/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.11

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