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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 865.92 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 865.92 and 414.72 is: 622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 865.92 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/865.92 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 865.92 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 359,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,114.34/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.43

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