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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.49, 924.28 and 411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.49, 924.28 and 411.37 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.49 : 924.28 = 411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.49/924.28 = 411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.49x = 924.28 × 411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.49x = 380,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,221.06/615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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