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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.90, 923.31 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.90, 923.31 and 291.66 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.90 : 923.31 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.90/923.31 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.90x = 923.31 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.90x = 269,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,292.59/615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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