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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.47, 863.34 and 414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.47, 863.34 and 414.37 is: 621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.47 : 863.34 = 414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.47/863.34 = 414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.47x = 863.34 × 414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.47x = 357,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,742.20/575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.65

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