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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.72, 923.91 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.72, 923.91 and 410.40 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.72 : 923.91 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.72/923.91 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.72x = 923.91 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.72x = 379,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,172.66/615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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