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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 860.64 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 860.64 and 411.28 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 860.64 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/860.64 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 860.64 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 353,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,964.02/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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