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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 848.18 and 504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 848.18 and 504.58 is: 695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 848.18 = 504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/848.18 = 504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 848.18 × 504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 427,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,974.66/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.58

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