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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 920.88 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 920.88 and 419.49 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 920.88 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/920.88 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 920.88 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 386,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,299.95/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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