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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.15, 848.07 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.15, 848.07 and 418.32 is: 576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.15 : 848.07 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.15/848.07 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.15x = 848.07 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.15x = 354,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,764.64/615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.71

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