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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 924.83 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 924.83 and 411.30 is: 616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 924.83 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/924.83 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 924.83 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 380,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,382.58/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.10

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