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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 848.87 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 848.87 and 339.13 is: 467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 848.87 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/848.87 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 848.87 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 287,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,877.28/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.99

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