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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 857.78 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 857.78 and 411.73 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 857.78 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/857.78 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 857.78 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 353,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,173.76/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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