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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 926.03 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 926.03 and 411.82 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 926.03 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/926.03 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 926.03 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 381,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,356.39/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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