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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 923.31 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 923.31 and 461.94 is: 692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 923.31 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/923.31 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 923.31 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 426,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,513.82/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.77

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