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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.05, 848.76 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.05, 848.76 and 335.29 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.05 : 848.76 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.05/848.76 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.05x = 848.76 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.05x = 284,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,577.36/615.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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