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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 923.72 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 923.72 and 432.48 is: 649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 923.72 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/923.72 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 923.72 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 399,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,488.26/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.43

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