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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.01, 861.82 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.01, 861.82 and 410.22 is: 614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.01 : 861.82 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.01/861.82 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.01x = 861.82 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.01x = 353,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,534.77/575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.83

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