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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 847.98 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 847.98 and 475.38 is: 655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 847.98 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/847.98 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 847.98 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 403,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,112.73/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.40

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