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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 849.45 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 849.45 and 416.82 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 849.45 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/849.45 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 849.45 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 354,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,067.75/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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