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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 848.83 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 848.83 and 335.33 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 848.83 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/848.83 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 848.83 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 284,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,638.16/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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