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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.01, 860.23 and 411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.01, 860.23 and 411.33 is: 616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.01 : 860.23 = 411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.01/860.23 = 411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.01x = 860.23 × 411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.01x = 353,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,838.41/574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.43

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