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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 864.69 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 864.69 and 411.74 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 864.69 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/864.69 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 864.69 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 356,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,023.14/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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