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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.69, 923.13 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.69, 923.13 and 396.45 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.69 : 923.13 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.69/923.13 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.69x = 923.13 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.69x = 365,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,974.89/615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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