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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 848.56 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 848.56 and 484 is: 667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 848.56 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/848.56 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 848.56 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 410,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,703.04/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.59

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