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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 924.30 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 924.30 and 566.64 is: 850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 924.30 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/924.30 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 924.30 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 523,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,745.35/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.95

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