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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.11, 857.96 and 412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.11, 857.96 and 412.50 is: 568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.11 : 857.96 = 412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.11/857.96 = 412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.11x = 857.96 × 412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.11x = 353,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,906.44/622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.88

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