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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 922.71 and 306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 922.71 and 306.85 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 922.71 = 306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/922.71 = 306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 922.71 × 306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 283,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,133.56/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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