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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 920.49 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 920.49 and 383.98 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 920.49 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/920.49 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 920.49 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 353,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,449.75/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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