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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.15, 944.69 and 615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.15, 944.69 and 615.04 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.15 : 944.69 = 615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.15/944.69 = 615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.15x = 944.69 × 615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.15x = 581,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,022.14/634.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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