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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 847.76 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 847.76 and 449.04 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 847.76 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/847.76 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 847.76 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 380,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,678.15/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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