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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 848.88 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 848.88 and 450.24 is: 621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 848.88 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/848.88 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 848.88 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 382,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,199.73/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.34

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