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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 862.54 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 862.54 and 301.28 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 862.54 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/862.54 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 862.54 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 259,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,866.05/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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