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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 860.99 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 860.99 and 411.84 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 860.99 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/860.99 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 860.99 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 354,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,588.06/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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