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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 924.78 and 615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 924.78 and 615.40 is: 848.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 924.78 = 615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/924.78 = 615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 924.78 × 615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 569,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,109.61/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.81

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