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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 923.40 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 923.40 and 459.48 is: 689.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 923.40 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/923.40 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 923.40 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 424,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,283.83/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.56

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