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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 927.27 and 412.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 927.27 and 412.85 is: 619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 927.27 = 412.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/927.27 = 412.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 927.27 × 412.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 382,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,818.78/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.57

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