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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 922.66 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 922.66 and 290.79 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 922.66 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/922.66 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 922.66 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 268,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,299.57/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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