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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.77, 874.15 and 410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.77, 874.15 and 410.21 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.77 : 874.15 = 410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.77/874.15 = 410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.77x = 874.15 × 410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.77x = 358,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,582.80/582.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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