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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 921 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615, 921 and 604.92 is: 905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615 : 921 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615/921 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615x = 921 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615x = 557,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,131.32/615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.90

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