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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 921.98 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 921.98 and 384.48 is: 575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 921.98 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/921.98 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 921.98 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 354,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,482.87/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.89

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