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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 848.25 and 458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 848.25 and 458.09 is: 631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 848.25 = 458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/848.25 = 458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 848.25 × 458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 388,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,570.60/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.64

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