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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 920.52 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 920.52 and 469.68 is: 702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 920.52 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/920.52 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 920.52 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 432,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,349.83/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.87

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