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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 921.67 and 590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 921.67 and 590.37 is: 883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 921.67 = 590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/921.67 = 590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 921.67 × 590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 544,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,126.32/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.49

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