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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 848.94 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 848.94 and 335.41 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 848.94 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/848.94 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 848.94 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 284,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,737.04/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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