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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 863.79 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 863.79 and 411.42 is: 616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 863.79 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/863.79 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 863.79 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 355,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,380.48/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.92

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