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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 848.59 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 848.59 and 435.97 is: 600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 848.59 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/848.59 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 848.59 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 369,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,961.39/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.92

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