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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 924.57 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 924.57 and 411.69 is: 616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 924.57 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/924.57 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 924.57 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 380,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,636.22/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.48

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