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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 848.64 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 848.64 and 402.09 is: 554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 848.64 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/848.64 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 848.64 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 341,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,229.66/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.74

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