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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 848.86 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 848.86 and 345.96 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 848.86 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/848.86 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 848.86 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 293,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,670.74/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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