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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 921.48 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 921.48 and 290.04 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 921.48 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/921.48 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 921.48 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 267,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,266.06/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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