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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.64, 849.54 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.64, 849.54 and 441.76 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.64 : 849.54 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.64/849.54 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.64x = 849.54 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.64x = 375,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,292.79/615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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