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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 848.69 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 848.69 and 440.88 is: 607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 848.69 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/848.69 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 848.69 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 374,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,170.45/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.58

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