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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 848.88 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 848.88 and 335.37 is: 462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 848.88 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/848.88 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 848.88 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 284,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,692.07/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.81

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