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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 860.85 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 860.85 and 411.95 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 860.85 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/860.85 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 860.85 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 354,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,622.85/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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