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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 927.20 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 927.20 and 413.28 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 927.20 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/927.20 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 927.20 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 383,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,191.15/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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