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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 848.90 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 848.90 and 339.16 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 848.90 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/848.90 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 848.90 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 287,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,912.92/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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