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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 922.15 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 922.15 and 286.20 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 922.15 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/922.15 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 922.15 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 263,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,919.33/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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