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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 863.42 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 863.42 and 413.46 is: 619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 863.42 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/863.42 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 863.42 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 356,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,989.63/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.63

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