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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 856.06 and 410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 856.06 and 410.78 is: 566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 856.06 = 410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/856.06 = 410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 856.06 × 410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 351,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,652.33/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.72

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