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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 848.25 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 848.25 and 418.86 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 848.25 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/848.25 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 848.25 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 355,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,298.00/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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