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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 847.86 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 847.86 and 483.86 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 847.86 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/847.86 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 847.86 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 410,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,245.54/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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