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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 849.37 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 849.37 and 475.07 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 849.37 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/849.37 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 849.37 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 403,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,505.66/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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