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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 922.85 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 922.85 and 290.51 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 922.85 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/922.85 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 922.85 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 268,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,095.70/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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