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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 923.96 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 923.96 and 410.94 is: 616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 923.96 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/923.96 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 923.96 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 379,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,690.07/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.40

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