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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 860.09 and 410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 860.09 and 410.99 is: 616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 860.09 = 410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/860.09 = 410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 860.09 × 410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 353,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,482.03/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.19

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