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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.22, 922.95 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.22, 922.95 and 322.86 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.22 : 922.95 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.22/922.95 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.22x = 922.95 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.22x = 297,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,983.64/615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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