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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.94, 861.69 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.94, 861.69 and 286.46 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.94 : 861.69 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.94/861.69 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.94x = 861.69 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.94x = 246,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,839.72/574.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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