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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.09, 920.48 and 477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.09, 920.48 and 477.26 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.09 : 920.48 = 477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.09/920.48 = 477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.09x = 920.48 × 477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.09x = 439,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,301.30/615.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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