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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 920.91 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 920.91 and 460.04 is: 688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 920.91 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/920.91 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 920.91 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 423,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,655.44/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.38

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