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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 926.33 and 412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 926.33 and 412.30 is: 617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 926.33 = 412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/926.33 = 412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 926.33 × 412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 381,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,925.86/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.60

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