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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 923.48 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 923.48 and 323.01 is: 484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 923.48 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/923.48 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 923.48 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 298,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,290.22/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.79

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