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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.72, 922.92 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.72, 922.92 and 306.96 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.72 : 922.92 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.72/922.92 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.72x = 922.92 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.72x = 283,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,298.37/615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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