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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 925.86 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 925.86 and 412 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 925.86 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/925.86 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 925.86 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 381,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,454.32/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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