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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.47, 923.66 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.47, 923.66 and 290.91 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.47 : 923.66 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.47/923.66 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.47x = 923.66 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.47x = 268,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,705.03/615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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