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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.98, 861.70 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.98, 861.70 and 300.48 is: 450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.98 : 861.70 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.98/861.70 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.98x = 861.70 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.98x = 258,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,923.62/574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.32

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