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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 848.32 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 848.32 and 405.34 is: 558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 848.32 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/848.32 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 848.32 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 343,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,858.08/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.91

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