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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 848.52 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 848.52 and 438.08 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 848.52 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/848.52 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 848.52 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 371,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,715.40/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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