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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 924.21 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 924.21 and 574.30 is: 860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 924.21 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/924.21 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 924.21 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 530,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,773.80/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.22

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