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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.95, 923.11 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.95, 923.11 and 290.63 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.95 : 923.11 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.95/923.11 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.95x = 923.11 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.95x = 268,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,285.04/615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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