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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 927.90 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 927.90 and 412.80 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 927.90 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/927.90 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 927.90 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 383,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,037.12/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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