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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 926.96 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 926.96 and 412.16 is: 618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 926.96 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/926.96 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 926.96 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 382,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,055.83/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.53

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