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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 848.64 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 848.64 and 460.08 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 848.64 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/848.64 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 848.64 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 390,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,442.29/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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