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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.83, 849.08 and 528.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.83, 849.08 and 528.35 is: 728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.83 : 849.08 = 528.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.83/849.08 = 528.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.83x = 849.08 × 528.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.83x = 448,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,608.49/615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.47

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