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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 857.93 and 411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 857.93 and 411.47 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 857.93 = 411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/857.93 = 411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 857.93 × 411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 353,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,012.46/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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