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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 923.96 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 923.96 and 291.14 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 923.96 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/923.96 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 923.96 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 269,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,001.71/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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