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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 861.93 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 861.93 and 413.96 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 861.93 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/861.93 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 861.93 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 356,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,804.54/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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