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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 856.88 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 856.88 and 411.16 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 856.88 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/856.88 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 856.88 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 352,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,317.35/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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