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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.97, 848.86 and 441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.97, 848.86 and 441.01 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.97 : 848.86 = 441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.97/848.86 = 441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.97x = 848.86 × 441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.97x = 374,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,352.61/615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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