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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 848.34 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 848.34 and 475.05 is: 655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 848.34 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/848.34 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 848.34 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 403,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,003.92/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.12

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