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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 855.99 and 410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 855.99 and 410.75 is: 566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 855.99 = 410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/855.99 = 410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 855.99 × 410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 351,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,597.89/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.67

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