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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.98, 858.30 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.98, 858.30 and 492.36 is: 734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.98 : 858.30 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.98/858.30 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.98x = 858.30 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.98x = 422,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,592.59/574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.97

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