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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 925.45 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 925.45 and 411.94 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 925.45 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/925.45 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 925.45 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 381,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,229.87/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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