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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 848.04 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 848.04 and 449.32 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 848.04 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/848.04 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 848.04 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 381,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,041.33/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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