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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.07, 848.55 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.07, 848.55 and 425.98 is: 587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.07 : 848.55 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.07/848.55 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.07x = 848.55 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.07x = 361,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,465.33/615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.68

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