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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 862.54 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 862.54 and 301.16 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 862.54 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/862.54 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 862.54 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 259,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,762.55/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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