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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 848.67 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 848.67 and 475.68 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 848.67 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/848.67 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 848.67 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 403,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,695.35/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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