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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 923.85 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 923.85 and 469.86 is: 704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 923.85 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/923.85 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 923.85 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 434,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,080.16/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.82

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