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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 924.02 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 924.02 and 319.37 is: 479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 924.02 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/924.02 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 924.02 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 295,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,098.05/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.33

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