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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 863.02 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 863.02 and 411.04 is: 616.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 863.02 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/863.02 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 863.02 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 354,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,735.74/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.04

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