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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 861.05 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 861.05 and 314.56 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 861.05 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/861.05 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 861.05 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 270,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,851.89/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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