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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 926.87 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 926.87 and 412.71 is: 619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 926.87 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/926.87 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 926.87 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 382,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,526.45/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.07

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