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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.53, 848.26 and 440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.53, 848.26 and 440.57 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.53 : 848.26 = 440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.53/848.26 = 440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.53x = 848.26 × 440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.53x = 373,717.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,717.91/615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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