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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 923.98 and 323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 923.98 and 323.47 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 923.98 = 323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/923.98 = 323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 923.98 × 323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 298,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,879.81/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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