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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 863.79 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 863.79 and 414.40 is: 621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 863.79 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/863.79 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 863.79 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 357,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,954.58/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.02

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