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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 848.40 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 848.40 and 441.36 is: 608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 848.40 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/848.40 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 848.40 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 374,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,449.82/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.62

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