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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 926.19 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 926.19 and 412.43 is: 618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 926.19 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/926.19 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 926.19 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 381,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,983.91/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.61

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