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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 861.84 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 861.84 and 413.37 is: 620.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 861.84 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/861.84 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 861.84 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 356,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,258.80/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.15

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