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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 922.82 and 307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 922.82 and 307.24 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 922.82 = 307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/922.82 = 307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 922.82 × 307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 283,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,523.37/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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