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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 857.50 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 857.50 and 411.83 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 857.50 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/857.50 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 857.50 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 353,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,144.23/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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