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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 846.36 and 600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 846.36 and 600.54 is: 826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 846.36 = 600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/846.36 = 600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 846.36 × 600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 508,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,273.03/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.30

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