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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 848.88 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 848.88 and 440.28 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 848.88 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/848.88 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 848.88 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 373,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,744.89/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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