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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 921.57 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 921.57 and 484.48 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 921.57 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/921.57 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 921.57 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 446,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,476.38/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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