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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 922.62 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 922.62 and 398.72 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 922.62 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/922.62 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 922.62 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 367,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,867.05/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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