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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 840.60 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 840.60 and 416.40 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 840.60 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/840.60 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 840.60 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 350,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,025.84/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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