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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.66, 856.55 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.66, 856.55 and 410.47 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.66 : 856.55 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.66/856.55 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.66x = 856.55 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.66x = 351,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,581.74/620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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