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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.85, 922.72 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.85, 922.72 and 432.39 is: 647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.85 : 922.72 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.85/922.72 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.85x = 922.72 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.85x = 398,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,971.68/615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.84

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