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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 849.48 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 849.48 and 606.08 is: 836.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 849.48 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/849.48 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 849.48 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 514,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,852.84/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.56

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