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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 864.63 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 864.63 and 410.08 is: 613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 864.63 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/864.63 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 864.63 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 354,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,567.47/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.76

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