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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 848.94 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 848.94 and 335.40 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 848.94 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/848.94 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 848.94 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 284,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,740.03/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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