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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 848.04 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 848.04 and 418.65 is: 576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 848.04 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/848.04 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 848.04 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 355,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,031.97/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.84

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