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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 922.86 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 922.86 and 307.72 is: 461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 922.86 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/922.86 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 922.86 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 283,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,982.48/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.19

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