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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.25, 848.81 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.25, 848.81 and 405.54 is: 559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.25 : 848.81 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.25/848.81 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.25x = 848.81 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.25x = 344,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,224.38/615.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.49

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