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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 942.48 and 615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 942.48 and 615.20 is: 920.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 942.48 = 615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/942.48 = 615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 942.48 × 615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 579,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,813.70/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.92

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