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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 921.89 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 921.89 and 398.46 is: 596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 921.89 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/921.89 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 921.89 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 367,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,336.29/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.77

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