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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 856.47 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 856.47 and 410.70 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 856.47 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/856.47 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 856.47 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 351,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,752.23/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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