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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 848.43 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 848.43 and 418.92 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 848.43 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/848.43 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 848.43 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 355,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,424.30/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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