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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.22, 848.62 and 391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.22, 848.62 and 391.07 is: 539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.22 : 848.62 = 391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.22/848.62 = 391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.22x = 848.62 × 391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.22x = 331,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,869.82/615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.43

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