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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 848.38 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 848.38 and 577.32 is: 796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 848.38 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/848.38 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 848.38 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 489,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,786.74/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.30

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