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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 857.16 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 857.16 and 414 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 857.16 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/857.16 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 857.16 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 354,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,864.24/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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