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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 926.28 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 926.28 and 412 is: 617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 926.28 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/926.28 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 926.28 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 381,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,627.36/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.96

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