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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 862.86 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 862.86 and 301.03 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 862.86 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/862.86 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 862.86 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 259,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,746.75/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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