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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.33, 848.94 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.33, 848.94 and 483.06 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.33 : 848.94 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.33/848.94 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.33x = 848.94 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.33x = 410,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,088.96/615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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