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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 865.32 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 865.32 and 414.64 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 865.32 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/865.32 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 865.32 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 358,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,796.28/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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