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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.37, 923.70 and 307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.37, 923.70 and 307.57 is: 461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.37 : 923.70 = 307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.37/923.70 = 307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.37x = 923.70 × 307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.37x = 284,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,102.41/615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.68

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