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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 848.68 and 353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 848.68 and 353.06 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 848.68 = 353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/848.68 = 353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 848.68 × 353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 299,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,636.20/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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