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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 851.04 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 851.04 and 469.44 is: 648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 851.04 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/851.04 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 851.04 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 399,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,512.22/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.60

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