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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.47, 848.20 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.47, 848.20 and 475.34 is: 655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.47 : 848.20 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.47/848.20 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.47x = 848.20 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.47x = 403,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,183.39/615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.08

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