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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 923.36 and 615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 923.36 and 615.42 is: 849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 923.36 = 615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/923.36 = 615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 923.36 × 615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 568,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,254.21/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.18

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