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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 922.56 and 398.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 922.56 and 398.86 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 922.56 = 398.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/922.56 = 398.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 922.56 × 398.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 367,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,972.28/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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