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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 921.60 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 921.60 and 506.94 is: 759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 921.60 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/921.60 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 921.60 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 467,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,195.90/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.08

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