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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.53, 849.59 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.53, 849.59 and 416.27 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.53 : 849.59 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.53/849.59 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.53x = 849.59 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.53x = 353,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,660.43/615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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