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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 927.30 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 927.30 and 412.40 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 927.30 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/927.30 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 927.30 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 382,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,418.52/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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