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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.07, 848.97 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.07, 848.97 and 405.41 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.07 : 848.97 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.07/848.97 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.07x = 848.97 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.07x = 344,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,180.93/615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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