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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 845.48 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 845.48 and 597.90 is: 821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 845.48 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/845.48 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 845.48 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 505,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,509.50/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.73

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