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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 922.14 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 922.14 and 290.36 is: 434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 922.14 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/922.14 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 922.14 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 267,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,752.57/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.89

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