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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 864.75 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 864.75 and 414.99 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 864.75 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/864.75 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 864.75 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 358,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,862.60/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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