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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 922.90 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 922.90 and 286.70 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 922.90 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/922.90 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 922.90 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 264,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,595.43/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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