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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 922.76 and 478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 922.76 and 478.28 is: 716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 922.76 = 478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/922.76 = 478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 922.76 × 478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 441,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,337.65/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.48

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