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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.15, 849.29 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.15, 849.29 and 475.04 is: 655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.15 : 849.29 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.15/849.29 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.15x = 849.29 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.15x = 403,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,446.47/615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.85

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