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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.60, 862.04 and 410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.60, 862.04 and 410.17 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.60 : 862.04 = 410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.60/862.04 = 410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.60x = 862.04 × 410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.60x = 353,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,582.95/574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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