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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 848.92 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 848.92 and 405.48 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 848.92 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/848.92 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 848.92 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 344,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,220.08/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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