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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.73, 863.70 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.73, 863.70 and 410.79 is: 616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.73 : 863.70 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.73/863.70 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.73x = 863.70 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.73x = 354,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,794.54/575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.26

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