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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 924.48 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 924.48 and 308.52 is: 463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 924.48 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/924.48 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 924.48 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 285,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,220.57/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.05

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