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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 848.58 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 848.58 and 474.95 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 848.58 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/848.58 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 848.58 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 403,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,033.07/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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