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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.02, 848.63 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.02, 848.63 and 352.99 is: 487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.02 : 848.63 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.02/848.63 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.02x = 848.63 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.02x = 299,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,553.66/615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.06

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