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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.03, 848.88 and 419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.03, 848.88 and 419.01 is: 578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.03 : 848.88 = 419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.03/848.88 = 419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.03x = 848.88 × 419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.03x = 355,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,689.21/615.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.33

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