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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.55, 860 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.55, 860 and 411.44 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.55 : 860 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.55/860 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.55x = 860 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.55x = 353,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,838.40/574.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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