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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.53, 863.30 and 414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.53, 863.30 and 414.25 is: 621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.53 : 863.30 = 414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.53/863.30 = 414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.53x = 863.30 × 414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.53x = 357,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,620.90/575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.38

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