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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 864.50 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 864.50 and 414.23 is: 621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 864.50 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/864.50 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 864.50 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 358,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,095.44/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.45

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