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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 849.35 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 849.35 and 468.56 is: 646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 849.35 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/849.35 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 849.35 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 397,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,971.44/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.93

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