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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 848.79 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 848.79 and 339.06 is: 467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 848.79 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/848.79 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 848.79 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 287,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,792.86/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.91

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