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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 923.48 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 923.48 and 290.96 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 923.48 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/923.48 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 923.48 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 268,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,695.74/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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