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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 923.91 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 923.91 and 307.35 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 923.91 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/923.91 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 923.91 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 283,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,963.74/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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