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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 867.06 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 867.06 and 414.78 is: 622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 867.06 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/867.06 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 867.06 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 359,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,639.15/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.62

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