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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 923 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 923 and 290.80 is: 436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 923 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/923 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 923 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 268,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,408.40/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.12

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