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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 856.04 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 856.04 and 413.43 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 856.04 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/856.04 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 856.04 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 353,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,910.55/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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