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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 849.01 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 849.01 and 335.47 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 849.01 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/849.01 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 849.01 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 284,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,813.98/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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