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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.95, 857.04 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.95, 857.04 and 411.16 is: 567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.95 : 857.04 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.95/857.04 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.95x = 857.04 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.95x = 352,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,380.57/620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.49

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