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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 856.68 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 856.68 and 411.26 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 856.68 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/856.68 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 856.68 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 352,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,318.22/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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