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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.56, 858.96 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.56, 858.96 and 413.04 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.56 : 858.96 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.56/858.96 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.56x = 858.96 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.56x = 354,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,784.84/622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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