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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 925.32 and 412.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 925.32 and 412.19 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 925.32 = 412.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/925.32 = 412.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 925.32 × 412.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 381,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,407.65/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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