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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 848.93 and 416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 848.93 and 416.45 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 848.93 = 416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/848.93 = 416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 848.93 × 416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 353,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,530.57/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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