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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 860.62 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 860.62 and 494.94 is: 740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 860.62 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/860.62 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 860.62 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 425,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,955.26/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.62

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