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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 862.65 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 862.65 and 412.16 is: 618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 862.65 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/862.65 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 862.65 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 355,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,545.51/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.81

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