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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 862.56 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 862.56 and 301.20 is: 451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 862.56 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/862.56 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 862.56 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 259,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,803.07/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.87

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