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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 910.80 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 910.80 and 412.80 is: 619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 910.80 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/910.80 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 910.80 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 375,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,978.24/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.20

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