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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 848.90 and 349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 848.90 and 349.67 is: 482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 848.90 = 349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/848.90 = 349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 848.90 × 349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 296,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,828.87/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.48

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