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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 862.20 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 862.20 and 411.40 is: 615.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 862.20 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/862.20 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 862.20 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 354,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,709.08/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.77

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