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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 920.97 and 410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 920.97 and 410.61 is: 614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 920.97 = 410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/920.97 = 410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 920.97 × 410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 378,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,159.49/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.35

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