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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.02, 848.66 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.02, 848.66 and 349.47 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.02 : 848.66 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.02/848.66 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.02x = 848.66 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.02x = 296,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,579.46/615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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