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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.35, 848.29 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.35, 848.29 and 467.73 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.35 : 848.29 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.35/848.29 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.35x = 848.29 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.35x = 396,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,770.68/615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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