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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 922.50 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 922.50 and 308.07 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 922.50 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/922.50 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 922.50 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 284,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,194.58/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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