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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 922.88 and 506.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 922.88 and 506.31 is: 758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 922.88 = 506.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/922.88 = 506.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 922.88 × 506.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 467,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,264.41/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.96

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