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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 922.68 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 922.68 and 460.38 is: 690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 922.68 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/922.68 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 922.68 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 424,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,783.42/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.10

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