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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 922.72 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 922.72 and 290.44 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 922.72 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/922.72 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 922.72 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 267,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,994.80/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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