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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 856.58 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 856.58 and 411.12 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 856.58 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/856.58 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 856.58 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 352,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,155.11/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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