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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 923.88 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 923.88 and 307.54 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 923.88 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/923.88 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 923.88 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 284,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,125.44/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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