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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 848.79 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 848.79 and 353.04 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 848.79 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/848.79 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 848.79 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 299,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,656.82/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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