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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 922.69 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 922.69 and 268.57 is: 402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 922.69 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/922.69 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 922.69 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 247,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,806.85/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.62

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