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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 925.33 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 925.33 and 411.32 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 925.33 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/925.33 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 925.33 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 380,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,606.74/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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