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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 857.17 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 857.17 and 411.60 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 857.17 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/857.17 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 857.17 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 352,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,811.17/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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