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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 848.99 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 848.99 and 335.45 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 848.99 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/848.99 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 848.99 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 284,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,793.70/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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