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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 865.04 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 865.04 and 414.70 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 865.04 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/865.04 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 865.04 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 358,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,732.09/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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