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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.99, 923.09 and 486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.99, 923.09 and 486.32 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.99 : 923.09 = 486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.99/923.09 = 486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.99x = 923.09 × 486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.99x = 448,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,910.08/615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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