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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 850.47 and 484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 850.47 and 484.60 is: 669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 850.47 = 484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/850.47 = 484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 850.47 × 484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 412,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,137.76/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.32

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