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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 848.86 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 848.86 and 475.94 is: 655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 848.86 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/848.86 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 848.86 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 404,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,006.43/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.98

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