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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 922.44 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 922.44 and 396.03 is: 593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 922.44 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/922.44 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 922.44 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 365,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,313.91/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.54

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