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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.15, 848.89 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.15, 848.89 and 335.39 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.15 : 848.89 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.15/848.89 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.15x = 848.89 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.15x = 284,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,710.64/615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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