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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 861.56 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 861.56 and 286.02 is: 428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 861.56 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/861.56 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 861.56 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 246,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,423.39/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.62

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