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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.97, 923.77 and 507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.97, 923.77 and 507.49 is: 761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.97 : 923.77 = 507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.97/923.77 = 507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.97x = 923.77 × 507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.97x = 468,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,804.04/615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.08

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