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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.46, 848.74 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.46, 848.74 and 416.32 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.46 : 848.74 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.46/848.74 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.46x = 848.74 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.46x = 353,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,347.44/615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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