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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 925.45 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 925.45 and 411.41 is: 616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 925.45 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/925.45 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 925.45 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 380,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,740.67/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.48

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