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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 847.80 and 604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 847.80 and 604.88 is: 833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 847.80 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/847.80 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 847.80 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 512,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,817.26/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.25

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