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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.82, 849.44 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.82, 849.44 and 438.60 is: 604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.82 : 849.44 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.82/849.44 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.82x = 849.44 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.82x = 372,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,564.38/615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.99

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