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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 856.62 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 856.62 and 414.36 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 856.62 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/856.62 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 856.62 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 354,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,949.06/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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