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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.34, 923.28 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.34, 923.28 and 423.28 is: 635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.34 : 923.28 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.34/923.28 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.34x = 923.28 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.34x = 390,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,805.96/615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.11

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