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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 861.92 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 861.92 and 412.46 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 861.92 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/861.92 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 861.92 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 355,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,506.40/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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