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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 921.78 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 921.78 and 289.70 is: 434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 921.78 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/921.78 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 921.78 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 267,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,039.67/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.18

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