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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.37, 864.65 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.37, 864.65 and 413.74 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.37 : 864.65 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.37/864.65 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.37x = 864.65 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.37x = 357,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,740.29/576.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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