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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.82, 911.98 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.82, 911.98 and 412.70 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.82 : 911.98 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.82/911.98 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.82x = 911.98 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.82x = 376,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,374.15/607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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