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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 863.81 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 863.81 and 411.18 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 863.81 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/863.81 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 863.81 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 355,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,177.64/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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