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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.67, 849.03 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.67, 849.03 and 475.55 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.67 : 849.03 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.67/849.03 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.67x = 849.03 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.67x = 403,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,756.22/615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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