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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 848.94 and 353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 848.94 and 353.23 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 848.94 = 353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/848.94 = 353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 848.94 × 353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 299,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,871.08/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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