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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.71, 923.87 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.71, 923.87 and 290.99 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.71 : 923.87 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.71/923.87 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.71x = 923.87 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.71x = 268,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,833.04/615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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