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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.30, 855.86 and 410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.30, 855.86 and 410.78 is: 566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.30 : 855.86 = 410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.30/855.86 = 410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.30x = 855.86 × 410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.30x = 351,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,570.17/620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.77

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