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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 577.34 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 577.34 and 410.73 is: 569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 577.34 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/577.34 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 577.34 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 237,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,128.39/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.20

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