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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 926.40 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 926.40 and 411.80 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 926.40 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/926.40 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 926.40 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 381,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,491.52/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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