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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 860.88 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 860.88 and 413.04 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 860.88 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/860.88 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 860.88 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 355,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,577.88/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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