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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.93, 849.15 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.93, 849.15 and 511.44 is: 705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.93 : 849.15 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.93/849.15 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.93x = 849.15 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.93x = 434,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,289.28/615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.10

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