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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.03, 848.75 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.03, 848.75 and 335.28 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.03 : 848.75 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.03/848.75 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.03x = 848.75 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.03x = 284,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,567.22/615.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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