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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 855.59 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 855.59 and 413.61 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 855.59 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/855.59 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 855.59 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 353,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,878.51/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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