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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.09, 921.90 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.09, 921.90 and 306.24 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.09 : 921.90 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.09/921.90 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.09x = 921.90 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.09x = 282,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,322.66/615.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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