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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.51, 921.68 and 484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.51, 921.68 and 484.37 is: 725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.51 : 921.68 = 484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.51/921.68 = 484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.51x = 921.68 × 484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.51x = 446,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,427.11/615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.30

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