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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.19, 923.01 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.19, 923.01 and 286.29 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.19 : 923.01 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.19/923.01 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.19x = 923.01 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.19x = 264,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,242.49/615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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