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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.25, 856.67 and 412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.25, 856.67 and 412.89 is: 570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 856.67 = 412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/856.67 = 412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 856.67 × 412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 353,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,708.41/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.27

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