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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 923.01 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 923.01 and 290.82 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 923.01 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/923.01 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 923.01 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 268,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,429.77/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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