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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 865.10 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 865.10 and 414.60 is: 621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 865.10 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/865.10 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 865.10 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 358,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,670.46/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.31

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