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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 865.89 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 865.89 and 615.15 is: 846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 865.89 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/865.89 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 865.89 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 532,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,652.23/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.93

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