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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.55, 923.78 and 495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.55, 923.78 and 495.26 is: 743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.55 : 923.78 = 495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.55/923.78 = 495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.55x = 923.78 × 495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.55x = 457,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,515.17/615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.26

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