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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 861.25 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 861.25 and 414.20 is: 618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 861.25 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/861.25 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 861.25 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 356,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,727.68/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.67

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