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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 848.88 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 848.88 and 440.64 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 848.88 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/848.88 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 848.88 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 374,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,050.48/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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