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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 848.79 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 848.79 and 349.63 is: 482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 848.79 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/848.79 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 848.79 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 296,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,762.45/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.36

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