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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 922.98 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 922.98 and 291.24 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 922.98 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/922.98 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 922.98 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 268,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,808.70/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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