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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.69, 863.06 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.69, 863.06 and 411.26 is: 616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.69 : 863.06 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.69/863.06 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.69x = 863.06 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.69x = 354,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,935.68/575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.54

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