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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 848.91 and 353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 848.91 and 353.11 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 848.91 = 353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/848.91 = 353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 848.91 × 353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 299,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,759.40/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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