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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.93, 850.25 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.93, 850.25 and 406.22 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.93 : 850.25 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.93/850.25 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.93x = 850.25 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.93x = 345,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,382.27/615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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