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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.69, 862.19 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.69, 862.19 and 410.37 is: 615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.69 : 862.19 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.69/862.19 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.69x = 862.19 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.69x = 353,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,816.91/574.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.67

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