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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 848.97 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 848.97 and 335.44 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 848.97 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/848.97 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 848.97 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 284,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,777.66/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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