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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 863.54 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 863.54 and 413.70 is: 620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 863.54 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/863.54 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 863.54 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 357,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,246.50/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.11

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