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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 848.88 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 848.88 and 522.45 is: 720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 848.88 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/848.88 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 848.88 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 443,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,497.36/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.19

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